Updated on Jul 10th 2011 at 7:17 PM from the JustGiving API

Ran the London 10k today! Thanks to everyone who was sponsored me so far, your encouraging words spurred me on :) chip time was 1 hour & 17 mins, my best time yet!!!

Updated on May 28th 2011 at 12:38 PM from the JustGiving API

My training is going well so far, can walk/run up to 6km so by July I should be able to at least finish the race! Running the Race for Life in 2 weeks then all systems go for the London 10k Run!!

<p>Anyone who knows me knows that I'm built for comfort and not for speed, and normally the thought of even running for the bus isn't very appealing!</p> <p>But, anyone who knows me will also know that I am passionate about stammering awareness and helping people who stammer in various ways both in my personal and professional life. So, I've decided to challenge myself to get into running and raise money for the British Stammering Association!</p> <p>I've worked at the BSA for just over a year now, and have seen first hand the great work this charity does to provide information and support to all those affected by stammering in the UK.</p> <p>I know first hand the obstacles and challenges having a stammer can present in daily life. Simple things such as ordering my favourite drink at starbucks, a 'tall, skinny, caramel macchiato,' can sometimes seem as difficult as climbing a mountain or indeed running a 10k!</p> <p>I'm running the ASICS LONDON 10k in July to raise money for this very worthwhile charity and such an important cause. Without increased stammering awareness, this communication disorder will continue to be misunderstood.</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now. :)</p>